Foolish pride



Sometimes in life
We do stupid things
Sometimes we don't see it
And that leads to shame
What on earth should you do
Nothing now but feeling blue
Say you are sorry
Then repent
Before it's over begin again

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Being foolish

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Written on October 17, 2021

Submitted by doreenefelder191 on October 17, 2021

Modified on March 05, 2023

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Words 39
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Stanza Lengths 9

Doreene Felder

 · 1967 · Phila.

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